- Address: Sheshi Skënderbej, Tirana 1000, Albania
- Phone: +355 67 219 7015
- Start of construction: 1789.
- Completion of construction: 1823.
- Founder: Molla Bay
- Current, school: Sunnism
- Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
The Republic of Albania is a European country located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. The country's location was often the reason for Albania's involvement in protracted warriors and enslavement by the invaders. During the Turkish rule, the Christian faith was destroyed and the population of Albania converted to Islam. In our time this religion in the state is predominant.
Ephem Bay - the card of Albania
In the heart of Albania , its capital, Tirana , is the world famous Efem Bay Mosque. The construction of the mosque began in the late 18th century and lasted 34 years, ending with a pompous opening in 1923. Two generations of the ruling family, led by the active monarchs Molla Bay and Efem Bay, took part in the erection of the religious shrine. The name of the last of them gave the name of the mosque.
The mosque is located on Skanderbeg Square and is considered one of the oldest buildings. The temple is popular with its unique history and marvelous paintings, which adorn its walls. The painting repeats the one used in the temples and churches of ancient Jerusalem. In all mosques there is a central tower, in the mosque of Efem Bay originally such a tower was not high. After the reconstruction in 1928, the tower reached a height of 35 meters and gave impressive views of the city. Tourists often take Tirana out of this place.
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How to get to the mosque of Efem Bay?
Since January 18, 1991 the mosque is considered to be functioning. Today people of any nationality and religious convictions can visit it. Before you get inside, you need to take off your shoes. The interior of Ephem Bey is decorated with an unusual mosaic that will bring pleasure from contemplation to all who are here.
The Efem Bay mosque attracts the attention of tourists during the day, but is even more impressive with its beauty in the hours after sunset. The tower and the building of the mosque are illuminated, and in the dark are visible from the most remote city quarters.
Excursions around the mosque are held daily. As for time, it directly depends on the services. During the service in the mosque you can not get, in any other door are open for visits. It is worth remembering about the appropriate clothes. Despite the rather hot weather, when you visit the temple you should not strip your hands and feet.
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